[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 110 (Wednesday, June 8, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33416-33417]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-14118]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-New; VA Form 10-0510]


Proposed Information Collection (Nonprofit Research and Education 
Corporations (NPCs) Data Collection) Activity; Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of 
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment 
on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are 
required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each 
proposed collection of information, including each proposed collection 
in use without an OMB number, and allow 60 days for public comment in 
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information

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needed to monitor the progress of NPC programs.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 8, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov; or to Cynthia Harvey Pryor, Veterans Health 
Administration (193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: [email protected]. Please refer to ``2900-New (VA Form 10-0510)'' in any 
correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor (202) 461-5870 or 
Fax (202) 273-9387.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of 
information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being 
made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
    With respect to the following collection of information, VHA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of VHA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of VHA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use 
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of 
information technology.
    Titles: Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations (NPCs) Data 
Collection:
    a. Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations (NPCs) PC Annual 
Report Template, VA Form 10-0510.
    b. Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations (NPCs) Audit 
Actions Items Remediation Plans, VA Form 10-0510a.
    c. Nonprofit Program Office (NPPO) Internal Control Questionnaire, 
VA Form 10-0510b.
    d. Nonprofit Program Office (NPPO) Operations Oversight 
Questionnaire, VA Form 10-0510c.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-New.
    Type of Review: In use without an OMB number.
    Abstracts:
    a. VA Form 10-0510 is used to monitor the progress of NPC programs.
    b. VA Form 10-0510a is used to review the NPC's resolutions for 
audit deficiencies and recommendations.
    c. VA Form 10-0510b is used to conduct reviews, audits, and 
investigations of the NPCs. The questionnaire will also be used to 
uncover weaknesses and lapses in internal controls.
    d. VA Form 10-0510c, or portions of it, will be used to conduct 
operational reviews of the NPCs. The major objective of the 
questionnaire is to uncover operating problems and areas that need 
improvement.
    Affected Public: Federal Government.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    a. Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations (NPCs) PC Annual 
Report Template, VA Form 10-0510--301 hours.
    b. Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations (NPCs) Audit 
Actions Items Remediation Plans, VA Form 10-0510a--84 hours.
    c. Nonprofit Program Office (NPPO) Internal Control Questionnaire, 
VA Form 10-0510b--387 hours.
    d. Nonprofit Program Office (NPPO) Operations Oversight 
Questionnaire, VA Form 10-0510c--129 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:
    a. Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations (NPCs) PC Annual 
Report Template, VA Form 10-0510--210 minutes.
    b. Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations (NPCs) Audit 
Actions Items Remediation Plans, VA Form 10-0510a--120 minutes.
    c. Nonprofit Program Office (NPPO) Internal Control Questionnaire, 
VA Form 10-0510b--270 minutes.
    d. Nonprofit Program Office (NPPO) Operations Oversight 
Questionnaire, VA Form 10-0510c--90 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    a. Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations (NPCs) PC Annual 
Report Template, VA Form 10-0510--86.
    b. Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations (NPCs) Audit 
Actions Items Remediation Plans, VA Form 10-0510a--42.
    c. Nonprofit Program Office (NPPO) Internal Control Questionnaire, 
VA Form 10-0510b--86.
    d. Nonprofit Program Office (NPPO) Operations Oversight 
Questionnaire, VA Form 10-0510c--86.

    Dated: June 3, 2011.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
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